Earnings Release • Feb 14, 2023
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ASPIRATION HOBS AND MOTORS DRIVE GROWTH: REVENUE OF EURO 548.6 MILLION (+1.6%)
2022 preliminary consolidated financial highlights:
Motors segment revenue of Euro 125.7 million was significantly up (+42.3%) in 2022 (+20.9% organic) and continued to grow in Q4 (+17.4%), driven mainly by the "heating" and "ventilation" areas.
Adjusted EBITDA1 : Euro 56.6 million, substantially in line with Euro 57.1 million in 2021. The margin was supported by a focus on the price-mix, higher own brand sales and continued SG&A cost control, which offset the significant rise in raw material, component and energy costs for approx. Euro 60.0 million. EBITDA margin on revenue of 10.3% (10.5% in 2021).
Fabriano, February 14, 2023 – The Board of Directors of Elica S.p.A., the parent of a Group that is the leading global manufacturer of kitchen range hoods and the leading European producer of electric motors, today approved in Fabriano the additional periodic disclosure for Q4 2022, drawn up in accordance with IFRS, and noted the 2022 preliminary consolidated results.
"Over the past two years, we have increased revenues from 450 to 550 million, while doubling margins and cash generation. The Net Profit in 2022 was higher than the Operating Margin in 2019: we are now a different company. We have reorganised the European manufacturing footprint, reduced complexity, improved the operating margin, also through very close cost management and have brought the Leverage to a level that allows us to return to issuing a dividend, and which gives
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1 The value was adjusted considering the extraordinary negative effects from the execution of the 2021/2023 plan involving the reorganisation
of the Cooking Business Unit for Euro 8.4 million and Euro 0.5 million concerning other reorganisation costs, with a positive impact of Euro 3.2 million following the signing of a co-ownership agreement for a Group patent.
2 The value was adjusted considering the extraordinary negative effects in line with EBITDA
3 The value indicated was adjusted for the extraordinary effects in line with EBITDA and EBIT
4 The value indicated is net of the IFRS 16 effect and of the payables for investment acquisitions, as outlined in the NFP table.
us the option to pursue M&A's deals. This is the result of a clear product strategy, a quick decisionmaking process and 3,000 exceptional people representing Elica across the world." stated Giulio Cocci, Chief Executive Officer of Elica. "We are ready to tackle an expected two-speed 2023: a first half set to be even more challenging than the second half of 2022, with demand still in sharp decline, and a second part of the year recovering. A year full of challenges, but also of opportunities: new product lines to boost our Cooking firepower, the launch of LHOV, new OEM clients already being phased-in. For the Motors Division, with the acquisition of EMC, we have increased revenues from 60 to 120 million in less than 2 years, while we continue to grow. Opportunities will come from the early introduction of the technology driving the energy transition: axial and centrifugal fans for heat pumps, high-efficiency brushless motors, and 100% hydrogen-use certified fans."
"Despite the challenging environment, 2022 will be the second consecutive year in which Elica has beaten its own records. This is thanks to the team, the business model's flexibility and the ability to promptly and courageously rise to the challenges posed by the market. 2023 will be an even more complex year, although product innovation, our capacity to anticipate market trends and the opportunities for an ever-stronger motors division will allow us to pursue the challenging objective of continued growth and to be a leader in bringing about the changes of today and tomorrow." stated Francesco Casoli, Elica's Chairperson.
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Elica reports consolidated revenue of Euro 548.6 million for 2022, up 1.3% (+1.6% at constant exchange rates and scope). The increase in sales was driven both by own brand product organic growth in the cooking segment and double-digit motor segment growth.
The increase in sales is supported by the price-mix effect, the growing contribution of own brand sales (particularly in EMEA and the Americas), despite a significant slowdown in market demand (particularly in the second half of the year) and a destocking among OEM clients (particularly in the third and fourth quarters), and motor segment growth.
Global kitchen hood segment demand in 2022 contracted by an estimated 6.3% (with the European market down 11.3%), mainly due to the continued climate of uncertainty and the impact from inflation.
High raw material and energy costs, a fragmented supply chain and a restrictive monetary policy have significantly contributed to the drop in demand in the eurozone. Eastern Europe remains to be the area most affected by geopolitical tensions. Despite the above-cited factors, Group level market share remains solid. In the United States, the record inflation seems to have peaked. Falling real wages and a shrinking savings rate have contributed to declining demand. The drop on the previous year was 5.7%. The Latin American economies have been impacted by the
economic instability caused by rising inflation, with YoY demand falling 6%. In Asia, the continued restrictions to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic have curbed economic activity in many cities, weakening spending on goods and services. India continues to see manufacturing and service sector expansion.
The Cooking segment, which accounts for 77.0% of total revenue, reports a decrease of 6.6% (- 2.2% at constant scope and exchange rates). Own brand sales saw organic growth of +9.5% (- 1.5% reported) on 2021, with Q4 in line with the previous year (+1.9%, +0.1% at constant scope and exchange rates). Own brand sales in the Cooking segment accounted for 58% in 2022 increasing on 2021.
OEM revenues followed a different trajectory, down -12.9% (-16.5% at constant scope and exchange rates) on the previous year due to destocking measures and a sudden slump in demand in the latter part of the year. Despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, organic ownbrand sales growth offset the drop in OEM demand and protected profitability.
The Motors segment, accounting for 23.0% of total revenue, reported double-digit growth at +42.3% (+20.9% at constant scope and exchange rates), confirming the Group's electric motors and fans leadership.
Adjusted EBITDA was Euro 56.6 million, in line with 2021 (Euro 57.1 million), with a margin on revenues of 10.3% (compared to 10.5% in the previous year), thanks to the revenue growth driven by a positive price mix, despite a significant slowdown in Cooking division demand, and thanks to the control of SG&A costs, which offset the significant rise in raw material and energy costs and the supply chain impacts compared to 2021.
Adjusted EBIT of Euro 33.0 million in 2022 slightly increased on Euro 32.3 million in 2021, with a margin on revenue of 6.0% in line with 6.0% in 2021.
Net financial expense was Euro 1.5 million, reducing on Euro 2.2 million in 2021. The 2021 financial items in fact include income of Euro 15.5 million from the sale of Subsidiaries, concerning the deconsolidation of the subsidiary Elica PB India.
The Adjusted Net Profit was Euro 22.1 million, compared to Euro 21.3 million in 2021. The Adjusted Group Net Profit was Euro 20.6 million, compared to Euro 15.9 million in 2021. The Minorities profit of Euro 1.6 million decreased on Euro 5.4 million in 2021. The significant reduction in Minorities relates to the acquisition of 40% of the subsidiary Air Force S.p.A. in July 2022. The investment held by Elica S.p.A. in Air Force S.p.A. therefore rises to 100%.
| 2022 | % revenue |
2021 | % revenue |
22 Vs 21% |
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| In Euro thousands | |||||
| Revenue | 548,574 | 541,293 | 1.4% | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 56,564 | 10.3% | 57,104 | 10.5% | (1.0%) |
| EBITDA | 50,848 | 9.3% | 38,539 | 7.1% | 31.9% |
| Adjusted EBIT | 33,036 | 6.0% | 32,275 | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| EBIT | 27,320 | 5.0% | 9,925 | 1.8% | 175.3% |
| Net financial expenses | (1,462) | (0.3%) | 13,313 | 2.5% | (111.0%) |
| Income taxes | (8,068) | (1.5%) | (5,768) | (1.1%) | (39.9%) |
| Profit from continuing operations | 17,790 | 3.2% | 17,470 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Adjusted Net Profit for the period | 22,134 | 4.0% | 21,295 | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Net Profit for the period | 17,790 | 3.2% | 17,470 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Adjusted Group Net Profit | 20,563 | 3.8% | 15,935 | 2.9% | 29.0% |
| Group Net Profit | 16,218 | 3.0% | 12,117 | 2.2% | 33.9% |
| Earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations | |||||
| and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | 25.85 | 19.14 | 35.1% | ||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations | |||||
| and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | 25.85 | 19.14 | 35.1% |
| 4Q 2022 |
% revenue |
4Q 2021 |
% revenue |
22 Vs 21% |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Euro thousands | |||||
| Revenue | 129,547 | 134,413 | (3.6%) | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 13,311 | 10.3% | 13,836 | 10.3% | (3.8%) |
| EBITDA | 11,058 | 8.5% | 13,184 | 9.8% | (16.1%) |
| Adjusted EBIT | 7,427 | 5.7% | 7,354 | 5.5% | 1.0% |
| EBIT | 5,174 | 4.0% | 4,527 | 3.4% | 14.3% |
| Net financial expenses | (1,306) | (1.0%) | (709) | (0.5%) | (84.2%) |
| Income taxes | (547) | (0.4%) | (1,589) | (1.2%) | 65.6% |
| Profit from continuing operations | 3,321 | 2.6% | 2,229 | 1.7% | 49.0% |
| Adjusted Net Profit for the period | 5,034 | 3.9% | 4,384 | 3.3% | 14.8% |
| Net Profit for the period | 3,321 | 2.6% | 2,229 | 1.7% | 49.0% |
| Adjusted Group Net Profit | 4,628 | 3.6% | 3,837 | 2.9% | 20.6% |
| Group Net Profit | 2,915 | 2.3% | 1,682 | 1.3% | 73.3% |
| Earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations and discontinued | |||||
| operations | |||||
| and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | 4.70 | 2.66 | 76.8% | ||
| Diluted earnings per share on continuing operations | |||||
| and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | 4.70 | 2.66 | 76.8% |
The Adjusted Net Financial Position at December 31, 2022 was Euro -29.9 million (net of the IFRS 16 effect of Euro 14.0 million and the non-recurring assets relating to derivatives and the acquisition of investments for Euro 8.0 million), compared to Euro 22.7 million at December 31,
The main impacts on the net financial position compared to the end of 2021 were from:
the impact from the payment of approx. Euro 13 million for the acquisition of the companies E.M.C. S.r.l. and CPS S.r.l., now merged into EMC-Fime, and of 40% of AirForce
| In Euro thousands | Dec 31, 22 | Dec 31, 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | 67,727 | 99,673 |
| Bank loans and borrowings (current) | (42,812) | (44,543) |
| Bank loans and borrowings (non-current) | (54,774) | (77,866) |
| Adjusted Net Financial Position | (29,859) | (22,736) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (current) | (4,192) | (4,106) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (non-current) | (9,831) | (8,314) |
| Adjusted Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact | (43,882) | (35,156) |
| Other payables for purchase of investments | (8,021) | (17,998) |
| Net Financial Position | (51,903) | (53,154) |
Managerial Working Capital on annualised revenue was 1.9% at December 31, 2022, significantly decreasing on 4.8% at December 31, 2021.
| Dec 31, 22 | Dec 31, 21 | change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Euro thousands | |||
| Trade receivables | 48,491 | 82,186 | (33,695) |
| Inventories | 101,453 | 84,861 | 16,592 |
| Trade payables | (139,571) | (141,222) | 1,651 |
| Managerial Working Capital | 10,373 | 25,825 | (15,452) |
| % annualised revenue | 1.90% | 4.80% | |
| Other net receivables/payables | (12,627) | (34,476) | 21,848 |
| Net Working Capital | (2,254) | (8,651) | 6,396 |
Agreement") effective the same day, concerning 9,233,701 Elica shares for TIP and 33,440,445 Elica shares for FAN. It also announces the termination of the shareholders' agreement signed by the same parties on July 24, 2019, which expired on July 26, 2022, as a result of the signing of the new shareholders' agreement.
The company today launched the third tranche of the treasury share buyback plan, as authorised by the Shareholders' Meeting of April 28, 2022 (the "Buyback Plan"), according to the terms previously disclosed to the market.
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In execution of this Shareholders' Meeting motion, from February 15, 2023 and until April 27, 2023 a third tranche of the Buyback Plan shall be launched, for a maximum 190,000 treasury shares (approx. 0.3% of the subscribed and paid-in share capital).
The Buyback Plan serves the following purposes:
To execute the second tranche of the Buyback Plan, Elica has appointed Intermonte SIM S.p.A. as the specialised intermediary to adopt decisions on purchases with full autonomy, also with regards to the timing of transactions, in compliance with the contractually established parameters and criteria, in addition to the applicable rules and the above-stated Shareholders' Meeting motion.
The Buyback Plan should be executed according to the means and deadlines approved by the Shareholders' Meeting of April 28, 2022. For further information on the Buy Back Plan authorised by the Shareholders' Meeting, reference should be made to the minutes to the Shareholders' Meeting of April 28, 2022 and the Illustrative Report of the Board of Directors, available at the Shareholders' Meeting section of the Elica website, Shareholders' Meeting of April 28, 2022.
We expect 2023 to be characterized by two different dynamics, i.e. a first part of the year which will presumably follow the trend of the second half of 2022 with declining demand, with a still critical geopolitical scenario and high inflation.
In the second part of the year, the expectation is to see a sign of recovery in demand and consequently a return to organic growth supported by the launch of new products and new projects in the motors segment.
All this leads us to confirm a 2023 in line with the market consensus.
Furthermore, solid cash generation and an excellent leverage ratio guarantee us a position of strategic advantage, essential for consolidating an already robust market leadership and for looking at new growth opportunities through external lines (M&A).
The Corporate Financial Reporting Manager Mr. Emilio Silvi declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, second paragraph of Legs. Decree No. 58/98, that this press release corresponds to the underlying accounting documents, records and accounting entries.
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Elica, a market player since the 1970's, is the leading global manufacturer of kitchen hoods and cooktops and is the global leader for kitchen extractor systems, thanks to the production of extractor hoods and cooktops. It is also the leading European manufacturer of electric motors for home appliances and heating boilers. Chaired by Francesco Casoli and led by Giulio Cocci, the Group has seven plants, including in Italy, Poland, Mexico and China and employs approx. 3,000 people. A meticulous care for design and a judicious choice of high-quality materials and cutting-edge technology to guarantee maximum efficiency and low energy consumption make the Elica Group the prominent market figure it is today. This has enabled the Group to revolutionise the traditional image of kitchen extractor systems: they are no longer seen as a simple accessory but as a design element that improves the quality of life.
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EBITDA is the operating result (EBIT) plus amortisation and depreciation and any impairment losses on Goodwill, brands and other tangible and intangible assets.
EBIT is the operating result as reported in the consolidated Income Statement.
Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA net of the relative adjustment items.
Adjusted EBIT is EBIT net of the relative adjustment items.
Net financial income/(charges) is the sum of the Share of profit/(loss) from Group companies, Financial income, Financial Charges and Exchange rate gains and losses.
The adjusted result is the result for the period, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
The adjusted Group result is the result for the period attributable to the owners of the Parent, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
Adjustment items: earnings items are considered for adjustment where they: (i) derive from non-recurring events and operations or from operations or events which do not occur frequently; (ii) derive from events and operations not considered as in the normal course of business operations, as is the case for impairments, disputes considered atypical in terms of frequency and amount and restructuring charges, of the costs for M&A's, whether executed or not, and any rightsizing costs.
The earnings per share for 2022 and 2021 was calculated by dividing the Profit attributable to the Group, as defined in the Consolidated Income Statement, by the number of outstanding shares at the respective reporting dates. The number of shares outstanding at period-end differs from that at December 31, 2021 due to the launch of the treasury share buy-back plan.
The earnings (loss) per share so calculated does not match the earnings (loss) per share as per the consolidated Income Statement, which is calculated as per IAS 33, based on the average weighted number of shares outstanding.
Managerial Working Capital is the sum of Trade receivables with Inventories, net of Trade payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Net Working Capital is the amount of Managerial Working Capital and Other net receivables/payables. Other net receivables/payables comprise the current portion of Other receivables and Tax Receivables, net of the current portion of Provisions for risks and charges, Other payables and Tax payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
The Adjusted Net Financial Position is the sum of Cash and Cash equivalents, less Current and Non-current bank loans and borrowings, as reported in the Statement of Financial Position.
The Adjusted Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 Impact is the sum of the Adjusted Net Financial Position and current and non-current lease payables from application of IFRS 16, as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
The Net Financial Position is the sum of the Adjusted Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 Impact and of the liabilities included among other payables arising in relation to the acquisition of the new companies, belonging to the consolidation scope or of additional shares in existing subsidiaries. The result coincides with the Consob definition of the Net Financial Position
| in Euro thousands | 4Q 2022 | 4Q 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit - EBIT | 5,174 | 4,527 | 27,320 | 9,925 |
| Impairment of Assets | 2,175 | 3,785 | ||
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 5,884 | 6,482 | 23,528 | 24,829 |
| EBITDA | 11,058 | 13,184 | 50,848 | 38,539 |
| Sale of patent sharing | (3,200) | |||
| Other operating revenues | (3,200) | |||
| Cooking production reorganisation | 523 | (667) | 6,619 | 13,929 |
| Raw materials and consumables | 70 | 419 | ||
| Services | 332 | 1,683 | ||
| Personnel expenses | 95 | 95 | ||
| Other operating expenses and accruals | 27 | 154 | ||
| Restructuring charges | (667) | 4,269 | 13,929 | |
| Realised and unrealised M&A's | 529 | (19) | 529 | 815 |
| Services | 529 | (19) | 529 | 590 |
| Other operating expenses and accruals | 225 | |||
| Other reorganisations and Rightsizing | 1,201 | 1,339 | 1,768 | 3,822 |
| Service costs | 1,285 | 1,885 | ||
| Personnel expenses | 409 | 409 | ||
| Other operating expenses and accruals | 54 | 54 | ||
| Restructuring charges | 792 | 1,359 | 1,883 | |
| EBITDA adjustment items | 2,253 | 653 | 5,716 | 18,566 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 13,311 | 13,837 | 56,564 | 57,105 |
| in Euro thousands | 4Q 2022 | 4Q 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit - EBIT | 5,174 | 4,527 | 27,320 | 9,925 |
| EBITDA adjustment items | 2,253 | 653 | 5,716 | 18,566 |
| Other reorganisations and Rightsizing | 1,610 | |||
| Impairment of property, plant and equipment | 1,610 | |||
| Cooking production reorganisation Impairment of property, plant and equipment |
1,852 1,852 |
1,852 1,852 |
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| Other analysis | 323 | 323 | ||
| Impairment of Intangible Assets with finite useful life | 323 | 323 | ||
| EBIT adjustment items | 2,253 | 2,828 | 5,716 | 22,351 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 7,427 | 7,355 | 33,036 | 32,276 |
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| in Euro thousands | 4Q 2022 | 4Q 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit for the period | 3,321 | 2,229 | 17,790 | 17,470 |
| EBIT adjustment items | 2,253 | 2,828 | 5,716 | 22,351 |
| Income/(loss) on disposal of subsidiaries | 8 | (15, 524) | ||
| Income taxes on adjusted items | (541) | (679) | (1, 372) | (3,001) |
| Adjusted Net Profit for the period | 5,034 | 4,386 | 22,134 | 21,296 |
| (Profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests) | (406) | (547) | (1, 572) | (5, 353) |
| (Adjustments to non-controlling interests) | 0 | $\mathbf 0$ | 0 | (7) |
| Adjusted Group Net Profit | 4,628 | 3,839 | 20,563 | 15,936 |
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group Net Profit (in Euro thousands) | 16,218 | 12,117 |
| Outstanding shares at year-end | 62,745,631 | 63,322,800 |
| Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 25.85 | 19.14 |
| 4Q 2022 | 4Q 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| FY Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 25.85 | 19.14 |
| 9M Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 21.15 | 16.48 |
| Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 4.70 | 2.66 |
| in Euro thousands | 31/12/2022 | 31/12/2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Other receivables | 5,521 | 5,413 |
| Tax assets | 27.473 | 24,575 |
| (Provision for risks and charges) | (14, 344) | (22,069) |
| (Other payables) | (23,074) | (27, 857) |
| (Tax liabilities) | (8, 203) | (14, 536) |
| Other net receivables/payables | (12, 627) | (34,476) |
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